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REPAIR WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER (AVIM)
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4.
Mix adhesive as follows:
a.
Weigh 5 grams of filler (E171) and 100
grams of adhesive (E47). Mix filler with
adhesive, slowly in cup (E157). Use tongue
depressor (E424). Mix until color is uniform.
Wear gloves (E186).
b.
Weigh 16 grams of hardener (E193). Mix
hardener with mixture from step a until color
is uniform. Use cup (E157) and tongue
depressor (E424). Allow mixture to set for
12 hours.
c.
Weigh 7 grams of hardener (E194). Mix
hardener thoroughly with mixture from step b.
Use tongue depressor (E424).
5.
Apply one coat of adhesive mix to damaged
surface (1).
6.
Cure adhesive mix as follows:
a.
Allow adhesive mix to gel at 80º - 150ºF (27º
- 66ºC). Use heat lamp.
b.
Cure gelled adhesive at 120º - 150ºF (49º -
66ºC) for 30 minutes. Use heat lamp and
temperature indicating strips (E356.1).
c.
Raise temperature to 200º - 230ºF (93º -
110ºC) for 30 minutes. Use heat lamp and
temperature indicating strips (E413).
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